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Look to the south for proof that neither party can be trusted.
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Look to the south for proof that neither party can be trusted.

Too many people are acting as if this is an ordinary election year, but Joe Biden losing to Donald Trump would be apocalyptic.

Wisconsinites haven’t seen a meaningful plan of action to help Social Security in decades, and 2024 needs to be the year this changes.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced five educators from across the state have been named 2025 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. The group received the honor for their dedication to the education profession and for the impact they
Wisconsin Dells, Wis. — There were a handful of master American photographers in the late 19th century, and one was H.H. Bennett. Known less by his name than by his images, he single-handedly put Wisconsin Dells on the national tourism map by capturing
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is releasing a new digital video highlighting the troubling lawsuit Eric Hovde’s bank is facing for wrongful death and elder abuse in a nursing home the bank owns, which comes amid weeks of Hovde saying that senior citizens

California’s bridge to nowhere is a clear reminder of the high-speed rail boondoggle being pushed by liberals like President Biden.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 29, 2024.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges water enthusiasts to check boat equipment and review basic safety tips to prepare for the upcoming water season. “Safety is an important part of water fun,” said Lt. Darren Kuhn,

Thanks to smart fiscal policy and a growing economy, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates Wisconsin’s state government will have a surplus of $3.25 billion by the end of the current budget cycle. Following the lead of successful initiatives in other states, Wisconsin should explore allocating a portion of that surplus to create its own volunteer service corps.

At the same time that nearly 40,000 families are being reported for lacking the ability to provide basic needs and care to their children to CPS each year, we have nearly 40,000 non-profits statewide that are designed to support our children, families and communities. Somewhere there lies a disconnect that leads to these reports to CPS rather than referrals or connection to these supportive non-profits.
MADISON, WI –Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after President Biden announced that he would not authorize any offensive weapons transfers to Israel if they were to invade Rafah: “More than one million innocent Palestinians have been

Voters on a Dem call knocked GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde for past comments saying people struggling with obesity should pay more for health care and that “Obamacare” should be repealed. Meanwhile, Hovde slammed Baldwin for not outright opposing the Biden administration’s consideration of a plan to allow U.S. entry for some Palestinian refugees.
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Look to the south for proof that neither party can be trusted.

Too many people are acting as if this is an ordinary election year, but Joe Biden losing to Donald Trump would be apocalyptic.

Wisconsinites haven’t seen a meaningful plan of action to help Social Security in decades, and 2024 needs to be the year this changes.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced five educators from across the state have been named 2025 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. The group received the honor for their dedication to the education profession and for the impact they have on their students as learners and individuals. The group
Wisconsin Dells, Wis. — There were a handful of master American photographers in the late 19th century, and one was H.H. Bennett. Known less by his name than by his images, he single-handedly put Wisconsin Dells on the national tourism map by capturing the area’s natural beauty through his breathtaking images, use of innovative
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is releasing a new digital video highlighting the troubling lawsuit Eric Hovde’s bank is facing for wrongful death and elder abuse in a nursing home the bank owns, which comes amid weeks of Hovde saying that senior citizens shouldn’t be allowed to vote if they are living in

California’s bridge to nowhere is a clear reminder of the high-speed rail boondoggle being pushed by liberals like President Biden.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 29, 2024. Potato growers have until June 15, 2024 to vote on
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges water enthusiasts to check boat equipment and review basic safety tips to prepare for the upcoming water season. “Safety is an important part of water fun,” said Lt. Darren Kuhn, DNR boating law administrator. “Wisconsin rivers and lakes can be

Thanks to smart fiscal policy and a growing economy, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates Wisconsin’s state government will have a surplus of $3.25 billion by the end of the current budget cycle. Following the lead of successful initiatives in other states, Wisconsin should explore allocating a portion of that surplus to create its own volunteer service corps.

At the same time that nearly 40,000 families are being reported for lacking the ability to provide basic needs and care to their children to CPS each year, we have nearly 40,000 non-profits statewide that are designed to support our children, families and communities. Somewhere there lies a disconnect that leads to these reports to CPS rather than referrals or connection to these supportive non-profits.
MADISON, WI –Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after President Biden announced that he would not authorize any offensive weapons transfers to Israel if they were to invade Rafah: “More than one million innocent Palestinians have been backed into a corner with nowhere to go. If Israel

Voters on a Dem call knocked GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde for past comments saying people struggling with obesity should pay more for health care and that “Obamacare” should be repealed. Meanwhile, Hovde slammed Baldwin for not outright opposing the Biden administration’s consideration of a plan to allow U.S. entry for some Palestinian refugees.
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